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Methamphetamines

Street namesMeth, ice, speed, crystal, glass

Brand namesDextromethamphetamine (ADHD use)Desoxyn (Obesity)

Chemical namesmethylamphetamine, methylamphetamine,

and desoxyephedrine

Names

Methamphetamine is a white, odorless, bitter-tasting crystalline powder that easily dissolves in water or alcohol and is taken orally, intranasally (snorting the powder), by needle injection, or by smoking.

Chemical breakdown = C10H

15N 

Action / purpose

Synthesized in 1983 from ephedrine by a Japenese chemist

Derived from elements in chemical structure  methyl, alpha-methyl, phenyl-ethyl amine

Crystalized meth was synthesized pharmacologist Akira Ogata via reduction of ephedrine using red phosphorus and iodine.

Medical use approved by FDA for ADHD and Obesity in children and adults

History and Medical use

Meth is a schedule II stimulant , which mean it has a high potential for abuse

Available through prescription and CANNOT be refilled

Treatment prescribed for narcolepsy, attention deficit disorder, and obesity

Rating

Euphoria, anxiety, increased libido, concentration, increased energy, increased self-esteem, self-confidence, sociability, psychosomatic disorders, compulsive skin picking, hair pulling, excessive feelings of power and invincibility, paranoia and even amphetamine psychosis

Physiological Effects

Rapid loss of teethDry mouth, poor

hygiene Consumption of high

calorie beveragesCan cause excessive

smoking

“Meth Mouth”

Side Effects

Meth Labs

America today and Meth

Law Enforcement

Conclusion

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methamphetamine

http://www.ehd.org/health_meth_17.phphttp://substanceabuse.lifetips.com/tip/64239/s

ubstance-abuse/methamphetamine/medical-uses-for-methamphetamine.html

http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/methamphetamine

Google.com/images=methamphetamines

References